Physical Therapist, Outpatient - NEW $25K Sign-On Bonus
Compensation
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Job Description
Benefits
- Full Time - Outpatient
- $25K Sign-on Bonus
- 3 Weeks - Paid Time Off
- Monday - Friday
- Average 8-10 patients per day
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- 401(k) With Matching
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- 100% licensure/certification reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician.
This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.
Essential Functions
- Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans.
- Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
- Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
- Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
- Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
- Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
- Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
- Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
- Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required
- 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic techniques, and safety standards.
- Ability to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
- Proficiency in using therapy equipment and technology for documentation and billing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
- Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical and legal standards.
Licenses and Certifications
- PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
INDRESPTHER
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures to improve patient rehabilitation outcomes. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, educating families, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,954 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $88k–$104k)332 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Mexico | 117 active | 22,213 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $25k sign-on | New Mexico Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 22% offer loan repayment123 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist, Outpatient - NEW $25K Sign-On Bonus at Community Health Systems a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,954 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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